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Kennedy Estes

Spotsylvania,Virginia

Summary

Focused patient care technician accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers comprehensive experience in hospice and palliative care. Obtains skills sets including recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering compassionate and efficient patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

VCU Health
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted and cared for an average of eight palliative care patients while optimizing comfort and safety.
  • Provided emotional support to grieving patients and families through patient's time on hospice.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.


Home Health Caregiver

John McCulley
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Traveled to clients' home to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instructions in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability and illness.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Companion Caregiver

Rosa Roberts
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
  • supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Arete Christian Academy
Mechanicsville, VA
05.2021

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • End of life care
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

  • CPR/BLS, AHA - 2022-Current

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

VCU Health
06.2023 - Current

Home Health Caregiver

John McCulley
09.2022 - 07.2023

Companion Caregiver

Rosa Roberts
09.2019 - 07.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brightpoint Community College

High School Diploma -

Arete Christian Academy

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